YEARLY HIGH
1169.0728 CDF
YEARLY LOW
1059.3157 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1142.0900 CDF

2026 BBD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BBD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 1169.0728. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 1059.3157.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 109.7571 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1129.9519 to the December average rate of 1148.6203, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1169.0728 was down 19.74% compared to the 2025 peak of 1456.5736, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BBD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,845,364 CDF
2025 Average 6,813,781 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 5,296,579 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 548,785.49 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1160.6899
1124.0007
JanuMarcMayJuly

BBD to CDF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1141.0016, compared to 1148.6203 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.6187 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1141.0016
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1148.6203

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 96.5973 CDF (High: 1155.9131 / Low: 1059.3157). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 19.0728 CDF (High: 1169.0728 / Low: 1150.0000).

February Spread (Volatile) ±96.5973
April Spread (Stable) ±19.0728

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 15.0502 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -15.0502

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 1157.6325) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1448.6140), the exchange rate shifted by -290.9815 (-20.09%).

2026 Avg (April) 1157.6325
2025 Avg (April) 1448.6140

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1159.4222 1075.9406 1129.9519
February 1155.9131 1059.3157 1127.0582
March 1158.0302 1084.1864 1136.7123
April 1169.0728 1150.0000 1157.6325
May 1160.0000 1134.6684 1142.5823
June 1160.4256 1133.7500 1152.0723
July 1155.3591 1129.0000 1148.6203